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1 vacancy in the following location:Washington DC, DC United StatesView Map

WHO MAY APPLY:

United States Citizens

JOB SUMMARY:

NEH is an independent grant-making agency of the government dedicated to supporting research, education, preservation, and public programs in the humanities.

The Presidents Committee on the Arts and the Humanities (PCAH) is an independent presidential advisory committee established in 1982 to advise the President of the United States on cultural matters and to help incorporate cultural activities into Administration objectives.The Committee receives administrative support from both the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA).

The selectee will serve as the Deputy Director, Presidents Committee on the Arts and the Humanities (PCAH).In collaboration with the Executive Director, the incumbent contributes to the programmatic leadership of the Presidents Committee.In addition, in consultation with the NEH Deputy Chairman, the incumbent also helps oversee the humanities component of PCAH programs and activities.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

U.S. Citizen

Relevant experience and/or education

Favorable background investigation

Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with the Selective Service

DUTIES:

Oversees, monitors and ensures quality control in the President's Committee on Arts and Humanities (PCAH) internal operations, including budget, personnel, contracting and federal reporting duties.

Participates in and supports all aspects of PCAH programs, events and activities, including managing individual projects or initiatives, helping to set strategy and vision for the organization, and developing and implementing communication plans.

Coordinates the involvement of federal cultural agencies as a partner in PCAH activities, and serves as a liaison for the PCAH with non-governmental stakeholders in PCAH activities, including arts and humanities organizations, institutions, advocacy groups and state agencies.

Assists in identifying and establishing new opportunities for partnerships for the PCAH, including grant writing, fundraising and research, and helps to build strong private sector support for PCAH projects and activities.

Strengthens the humanities focus of PCAH initiatives, programs, publications and activities, and enhances the visibility of the humanities therein.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

At the GS-15 level Qualified candidates must possess: 1 year of specialized experience in the arts and humanities equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the general schedule.Examples of specialized experience includes: planning and directing or planning and executing major professional arts and/or humanities programs which required extended research, planning, implementing and overseeing new and on-going programs, conducting high-level meetings and presentations of professional arts and humanities work of equal importance, difficulty, and responsibility.

Possession of a Bachelors degree in a discipline of the Humanities or Arts is required. A Masters or Ph.D. in a Humanities or Arts discipline is preferred. (Unofficial transcripts from an accredited University are required to receive credit for education).

NOTE: A writing sample related to art or humanities theme topics is required and must be submitted in addition to the online application process described above. (Please upload this document through application manager in the area of the document section labeled Writing Sample). Failure to submit this document may disqualify you from further consideration.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

As part of the online application process you will need to respond to a series of questions designed to assess your possession of the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or competencies:

1. Knowledge of the arts and/or humanities, including public policy and practices, practitioners, organizations and institutions in the field.

2. Skill in managing programs, including those supported by multiple partners and requiring the management of contracts and funds between several entities.

3. Ability to supervise a professional staff and oversee day-to-day management of both staff and office functions within a government environment.

4. Skill to effectively communicate orally.

5. Skill to effectively communicate in writing.

Your application will be evaluated and rated under the Category Rating and Selection Procedures. We will review your résumé and supporting documentation and compare this information to your responses on the occupational questionnaire to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You will be further evaluated against job-related criteria and placed in one of three pre-defined categories:

·Best Category - Meets the basic qualification requirements for the vacancy announcement and has successful experience in the same or similar job that has demonstrated outstanding proficiency in applying knowledge, skill, and ability in the critical competencies for this position.

·Better Category - Meets the basic qualification requirements for the vacancy announcement and demonstrates proficiency in the critical competencies for this position.

* The Category Rating process does not add veterans' preference points or apply the "rule of three" but protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each category.

* Preference eligibles who meet MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS and the SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent must be listed in the highest quality category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-9 grade level or higher.

Any exaggeration of an applicants experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for rating an applicant ineligible, not hiring the applicant, or for termination after he/she begins work. If a determination is made that in responding to the competency-based question an applicant has rated themselves higher than is evident in their resume, experience, and/or education, the applicants score may be manually adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS will receive a rating of IFM (ineligible due to missing forms). Requests for reconsideration will not be considered for applicants who fail to submit a complete application package. We cannot be held responsible for incompatible software, fax transmissions, delays in mail service, etc.

Only send documentation as requested/required by this announcement and that directly supports your qualifications for this position.

BENEFITS:

Working for the National Endowment for the Humanities offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System, and transit subsidy. The following Web address is provided for your reference to explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees. To find out more click here http://www.usajobs.gov/EI/benefits.asp.

OTHER INFORMATION:

1. If you are an eligible Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP)applicant you may apply for special selection over other candidates for this position. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 85or above on the rating criteria for this position. ICTAP eligibles must submit one of the following as proof of eligibility for the special selection priority: a separation notice; a "Notice of Personnel Action" (SF-50) documenting separation; an agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; OR a Military Department or National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456.

2. If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming 5-point veterans' preference, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, you must attach an SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof required by that form.

3. If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.

4. You can apply for a non-competitive appointment if you meet the basic eligibility requirements and you are eligible for special appointment such as those authorized for the severely disabled; certain Vietnam era and disabled veterans; returned volunteers from the Peace Corps or Vista, etc. Please indicate the type of special appointment you are seeking, if any, on your application and follow all other instructions for applying shown in this announcement.

5. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review in our office, in other Federal agency personnel offices, and on OPM's web site at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications.

6. This position may require completion of a 1-year probationary period.

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Wednesday, May 01, 2013 to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.

It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.

To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

All applicants are required to submit the following supporting document type(s): ·Resume

Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s),which may not be required for all applicants: ·Cover Letter ·DD-214 ·Other (Writing Sample) ·Other Veterans Document ·Transcript

Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents:

You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.

NOTE: If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.

If you completed the occupational questionnaire online and are unable to upload supporting document(s):

If you cannot complete the Application Package online, you may fax all of your materials. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Wednesday, May 01, 2013 to receive consideration. Keep a copy of your fax confirmation in the event verification is needed.

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WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is made you will be notified of your rating and or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted.